Volume Three
Issue Three
From the Deputy
Head:
Safety concerns
Procedures for
going home
Remaining on
school property
Cellphones
Learners not
returning
Art and Design
Awards

General Notices
Behind the scenes
of Bon Appetit

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Music Department

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Sports Department

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ICDL
Computer
Monitresses

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Art Flash

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Forthcoming events

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Rustenburg:
a school of excellence where girls are leading courageously,
exploring their unique potential confidently
and serving the world compassionately.

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From the desk of the Deputy Head, Mrs Schnetler
SAFETY CONCERNS
The Western Cape Education Department expects schools to follow certain procedures to
ensure the safety of learners while they are in
our care, as we act in loco parentis during the
academic day.
To this end, we request that parents and girls
adhere to the following arrangements, as set
out in the RGHS Code of Conduct:

reception before any learner will be allowed to
leave the premises.
Increasingly more learners are contacting their
parents directly which creates confusion and
makes the process difficult for our office staff to
manage.

REMAINING ON SCHOOL PROPERTY
DURING THE SCHOOL DAY
“ Learners may not leave the school premPROCEDURE FOR LEARNERS
ises once they have arrived at school in the
GOING HOME
morning - not even to go to the garage shop
“Any girl who is taken ill at school must re- on the corner.“
port to Mrs Schnetler (C - E) or Miss Fourie “No girl may leave the grounds without spe(A &B). In the event of serious illness, par- cial permission, obtainable from the office,
ents will be notified by the office of the need in an emergency.”
to collect their daughter.
“Girls waiting for lifts must wait inside the
TO MINIMIZE ALARM FOR PARENTS AND school grounds. After 17:00 girls should
IN THE INTERESTS OF THE GIRLS’ OWN
wait on the verandah of Erinville Hostel.”
WELL-BEING, DIRECT CALLS BY GIRLS TO
From time to time we have incidents that hapTHEIR PARENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED.”
pen in the neighbourhood, and even right outAdministrative staff members have to comside our school gate. We encourage parents to
plete the necessary documentation for girls who
talk to their daughters about the need to be
leave school during the academic day. In addisensible and understand that these rules have
tion, parents need to identify themselves at
been put in place to ensure their safety.
LEARNERS NOT RETURNING
IN 2012
At the end of this term we will be
sorting through our applications
for Grades 9 to 11 and finalising
our acceptances for next year.
In order to assess whether we
have any places to offer to these
applicants, we kindly request that
you inform us, in writing by the
end of this term, if your daughter
will not be returning to Rustenburg next year.
Please remember that you need
to give the required term’s notice,
or you will be liable for a full
term’s fees.

CELLULAR TELEPHONES—A REMINDER
Cellular phones may only be used at breaks and then away
from the school building. This includes the sending and receiving of SMS/text messages. Cell phones must be
switched off at all other times. If this rule is broken, the cell
phone (and sim card) will be confiscated. The learner’s parent/guardian will have to come to the school to collect the
confiscated phone the following day and will have to present
an identity document, passport or driver’s licence as a means
of identification. Parents are requested not to try to contact
their daughters during class time.
In compliance with WCED rules, learners may not have a cell
phone on their person when writing a test or an examination. They may not be used as a calculator. All cell phones
must be handed in to the invigilator before the start of the test
or examination. Any attempt to use a cell phone during a test
or examination will be construed as dishonesty and will be
treated as such.

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Art and Design Awards 2011
The RGHS Annual Art and Design Awards Evening was held on 25th August 2011. On arrival,
the guests were treated to the vibrant sounds of
the Savuyisa Senior Marimba Band. Prior to
the Awards Ceremony, parents and guests had
the opportunity to browse around the exhibition
and view the artwork produced by many talented Art & Design students.
The exhibition was witness to the hard work
put in by the Grade 8 – 12 students this year
and also included the work of some of our very
artistic photography students. Everybody then
proceeded to the Kemp Hall where the Awards
Ceremony took place for the Grade 10’s – 12’s.

Alex van Tonder, an ex-Rustenburg
girl, was the guest speaker of the
evening and spoke about her personal experiences on life after
school, having taken Art and Design as part of her subject choice.
The Awards Ceremony recognised and
awarded the girls for their hard work and talent,
where Alex handed out the certificates.
A big thank-you from the Art and Design
Department to everyone who made the evening
such a success.
Kirsty Schlemmer

Life Orientation
Brain Generation
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
This is a CD which reconstitutes
will hold a presentation by Robin Worth,
chart
–topping
hits into low- tempo instrumental
the director for international student recruitarrangements layered with ambient sounds
ment, at Herschel Girls’ School in Claremont
and beats specifically geared to induce the
on 15 September (time to be confirmed)
brain’s alpha state in which concentration is
Grades 10 , 11 and 12 learners, as well as their
heightened.
parents, are welcome to attend.
If any learner would like to borrow one to try it,
YALE , BROWN and the UNIVERSITY of
please contact Mrs Dowdall.
PENNSYLVANIA
The cost of buying one is R40.00.
will hold information sessions with their directors of international student recruitment
GROOTE SCHUUR HOSPITAL
at Rustenburg on 17 October at 17.00.
Learners, as well as their parents, are welcome OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DEPPARTMENT
will be holding an open day during the school
to attend.
holiday. The proposed date is 7 October, from
9.00 until 11.30.Grades 11 and 12s are welAU PAIR IN AMERICA will hold an information
come to attend provided they comply with the
session on Saturday 10 September between
admission subjects which are Maths and Life
10.00 and 1.00 at their offices in the Greater
Sciences or Physics. Girls who are interested
Westerford Building, 240 Main Road
are to put their names on the L.O. board as
Rondebosch.
soon as possible.
Book on 021 6892511.
ISA CARSTENS INSTITUTE OF SOMOTOLOGY( BEAUTY THERAPY)
will hold an open “Day in the Life” of a student there on September 12 at 12.00.
To book phone 021 8839777

IMPORTANT SPORTS DATES TO DIARISE
Fitness training for Rustenburg waterpolo girls will start on Monday 12 September in the heated
school pool. Girls wanting to train are to please sign up on the relevant form on the sports notice
board outside the staffroom

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Computer Department
ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence)
Congratulations to the following Grade 12 learners who have received ICDL Certificates: